Birstall vs Fleckney
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Birstall is about 10% cheaper on average. Fleckney has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Birstall edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Birstall
£260,306
Fleckney
£287,984
Crime Rate
Birstall
68.0
Fleckney
44.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Birstall
100.0%
Fleckney
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Birstall
486.2
Fleckney
327.3
EPC Rating
Birstall
70.4
Fleckney
70.5
Median Income
Birstall
£30,112
Fleckney
£31,042
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Birstall more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £260,306 versus £287,984 in Fleckney. The most affordable entry point in Birstall is a flat at £166,694, while in Fleckney it is a flat at £129,950.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Birstall (£166,694 vs £129,950).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fleckney prices grew faster — 42% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Fleckney (44.1 per 1,000) compared to Birstall (68 per 1,000), a 54% difference. The most common crime category in Birstall is violent-crime, while in Fleckney it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality favours Birstall: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Fleckney.
Birstall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fleckney School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Birstall | Fleckney |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Birstall enjoy 486.2 Mbps on average, while Fleckney lags behind at 327.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Birstall and 94.5% in Fleckney. Gigabit availability stands at 96.8% in Birstall and 57.2% in Fleckney.
Birstall is the faster of the two by 49% on average download speed (486 vs 327 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Fleckney is band C (score 70.5), ahead of Birstall's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,102 in Birstall and £1,246 in Fleckney. 62.4% of homes in Birstall have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Fleckney.
Birstall has more energy-efficient housing — 62.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Birstall has a population of 13,960 while Fleckney has 4,926. Median household income is £31,041.7 in Fleckney and £30,111.7 in Birstall. The median age is 41.2 in Birstall and 45 in Fleckney. Employment rates stand at 56.7% in Birstall and 59% in Fleckney.
| Indicator | Birstall | Fleckney |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,960 | 4,926 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £30,111.7 | £31,041.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.7% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.8% | 76.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 33.4% |
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